Basic Allowance for Housing – BAH for 2018

Basic Allowance for Housing – BAH for 2018

Basic Allowance for Housing – BAH for 2018

The Basic Allowance for Housing will see an increase by 0.7%. It offers much reprieve from the previous proposal of a 2.9% increase. The average increase will differ moderately depending on area but has been determined to include a $10 per month increase.

The BAH is a program which focuses on the provision of government quarters or funding when housing is unavailable.

The program originated in 1878.

BAH is not taxable and increases with professional rank.

The BAH is determined by location and whether dependents are available.

For active duty military men and women based in the US who do not have government housing, will be eligible for such programs.

Married couples with a child, the higher-ranking spouse will receive the BAH benefits with dependents while the other partner will receive BAH without dependents.